Queen City Bike Night
We’re taking a look at some of the custom rides of the Granite State.
Candia Road Brewing Company, located in Manchester, recently hosted the last Queen City Bike Night of the 2023 season. It was a nice summer evening in August, so I took the Dyna over for a drink and a look at some custom choppers. Once there, I saw a lineup of motorcycles built with passion, and owners happy to talk about said bikes. So with drink in hand, I started walking around learning about some of these rides.
There was a large representation of Harleys present, Sporty choppers, Dynas, a Road King or two hiding off to the side. There were also a few surprises from across the pond. This bike (pictured below) started off life as a ‘71 Triumph TR6C based on the engine stamp. It has undergone some radical changes since then. Some choice features include the polished rail road spikes for foot pegs.
Another British bike made the trip over, and I got to talk with the owner briefly. Starting off life as a 50’s BSA, this bike is right side shift, 1 up, 3 down, kickstart only. The owner made the modifications to the frame himself. A few more choice parts like custom painted tank, fender and fuzzy seat round out the customization.
Among the lineup was a Sporty with a beautiful custom painted tank by Oregon-based artist Nathan Sykes, (nathantsykes on Instagram), with a marble finish.
“Something about fishtails just looks right”
By the end of the night, I was beginning the mental gymnastics figuring out where I had the space and time for a Shovelhead. As people started to break off one by one, I shook hands and said goodbye to some new acquaintances. The whole ride home had me reflecting on how proud, how excited, and how happy these riders were to share their passion projects.
Keep exploring.
